Branson
Meaning
surname meaning 'son of Brand' (sword, or firebrand)
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Branson peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Branson
Most people given the name Branson in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
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